~medley~ DANCE WIT ME / RUFUS featuring CHAKA KHAN

[@sonofisrael5204]

Whoever idea it was to recruit Chaka Khan to be the lead singer of Rufus was a pure genius

[@Tadaia]

She was friends with their first singer, Paulette McWilliams, who recommended Chaka when she left the group.

[@EliteEasyE]

@@Tadaia Good to know

[@rhyannsworld70]

Paulette McWilliams introduced the Chaka to the band because she was leaving the group for a solo career

[@daconqueror7777]

Prince described chakas voice as life itself. He worshipped her.

[@yvettechurch5044]

D777 Yes, Prince adored her, they were like brother and sister and he adored Patrice Rushen, who is a female version of him. ❤️☮️💋

[@angelathomas3339]

@@yvettechurch5044 So true...I believe Prince wanted to marry Patrice.

[@dorandacolbert5973]

Patrice was way before Prince.

[@B-free7]

Her Voice is an Instriment all Natural,I seen them in concert and passed out and i was sober lol

[@warrenbryant1485]

I was just thinking that exact thought right before I opened the comments and saw your understanding of what she brought with her vocal ability.Yes,indeed,her voice was a whole nother instrument.

[@travislatigue4957]

Wow. That good huh? Where did you see them?

[@randysmith3375]

@@travislatigue4957p

[@davincibarnette]

THIS shows you why she has influenced so many singers. GO Chaka.

[@tytrenholme8023]

This was the first lick I ever heard from the Empress of FUNK while blasting Soul Train on Saturday afternoon when I was 10 years old. It completely blew my mind. I wore out 3 copies of this Rufus album on vinyl. Peace, and Respect Miss Khan, the grooviest person I have ever experienced ✌️🎗️⚓

[@snoops71]

1976... That is what this album reminds me of.. My Mom bought it, and played it constantly! Our neighbor downstairs was also playing it, often at the same time. Everytime I hear any of these songs, I'm instantly transported back to that time.

[@B-free7]

The Hotest singer ever

[@tangosatnight]

My god what a dynamite singer Chaka is so underrated. Sings like trumpet. Not to mention the superb band groove. Pure pleasure to listen whoever posted this! Thanks.

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

It t so much fun watching Chaka perform live with Rufus during the 1970's. Ms. Khan could cast a spell over the audience like no other!

[@johncrenshawjr.5048]

From beginning to end.....nothing but good ole fashioned funk!

[@ms.williams5423]

The drummer getting the full effect of those hips.😆🔥 Shake it Chaka!!!

[@patriceesela5000]

And here I thought I was the only who noticed that 😅😅😅

[@triviaone1628]

Andre Fischer , who later married Natalie Cole

[@sunflowerlove6489]

This wat i grew up on the best chaka so pretty

[@ombudlady]

Chaka has always been so awesome. She had that one signature dance move on every song. Smokey Robinson is the same way. He does one move on all of his music if it involves any dancing. LOL!!

[@carmenthompson1905]

THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF SWEET THING! OH YOU KNOW YOUR'E MY EVERYTHING! DON'T GET NO BETTER THAN THIS!

[@sandradeelawson.9655]

When I was a teenager back then, I used to think there was magic in the back of Chaka Khan, because how could she singing like that with no other in the background. That's what I useto think. That was 1975 I was about to get ready start my seven grade Junior High School.

[@robertwilliams1662]

The voice is one thing but the body ouch! Woohoo. 🔥♥️😲

[@vernharris2708]

Chaka Kahn is the best lil sexy thang that ever happen to R&B and Funk😍😍😍👑👑👑😘😘

[@treyloveridge-sheehy1261]

Tower of power horns makes these tracks extra spesh...always love Rufus and chaka

[@joannkelly7994]

Rufus and Chaka Khan - forever.

[@darvincarter2396]

One of finest women to walk in stage. And she can sing. Love her.

[@woody231979]

This is just some low down dirty raw dog nastiness of a funk track. I love it.

[@mrfunky1768]

the emPITOME of FOXY!!!!!

[@ssilpon]

Quem precisa de Madona quando o mundo já tem Chaka Khan!!!!

[@chanelladyone]

CHI TOWN born…. Yassss! 🎉

[@governorofthedeathstar1680]

This is CLASSIC SOUL music at its very BEST!!

[@michaeljohnson9018]

Chaka was super fine! Owwwwwwwww!

[@derekrucker3992]

chaka Still Fiinnne. saw her 1 month ago. she was wearing Dem jeans. . I had to contain myself. cause I took my girlfriend.. lmao

[@B-free7]

michael johnson For Sure i was in love

[@MrAharrington]

this was one of my favorite albums!!!!

[@tracyskins7854]

Y e s!!!! Brought me back....

[@MarqueeTee]

It's all over the industry. Everybody has rights to some kind of fee collection now a days. I'm a retired pro dancer (ballet, modern, tap, etc), tried my luck on B'way. It's crazy there too. Once you got your union card, certain stages could you perform on or not. Blew my hair back I tell ya! I as a performer had to be very careful as to where and with whom I performed, go figure. On the other hand I appreciate unions. I was taking care of and protected during my journeys ;-)

[@kenneedsmusic]

That part at 2:27. So good. "but-a ohhh I liiike yoooour loooovin"!

[@jakeenan]

Aside from the great music these cats made, Ms Chaka was a cutesy-pie little groover too.

[@sandiecallis5046]

FREAKIN AWESOME SING IT GIRL, I DO REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ON SOUL TRAIN

[@alanrichardson6391]

AHHHHHH maaan such great memories listening to this, Rufus featuring Chaka, Khan so awesome! I can start everyday with this

[@terrymarsh2001]

WHEN CHAKA WAS YOUNG BOY.....SHE WAS FINE ALL BY HER DAMN SELF.......SHE IS A LOT OLDER THAN ME BUT THAT DOESNT KEEP THE CRUSH FROM BEING REAL............

[@tressyaustin5205]

I remember this album on a 8 track tape from ABC Records inc.

[@radiodj1520]

I Believe This Was A Video Clip From The 162nd Edition Of "Soul Train" On December 13, 1975.

[@dreamingforward]

It's all love and libido in those hips.

[@patriceesela5000]

😅😅😅

[@MarqueeTee]

@BeccaTilley , A few artist comes to mind that pushed the envelope. James Brown (American Bandstand & Soul Train), DiscoTex & Sex-O-Lettes fea Sir Monte Rock III (American Bandstand). Such demands forced the industry to change rules and even lessen fees. Midnight Special & Don Kirshners Rock Concerts helped usher in actually LIVE performances.

[@myhappyness1]

@ombudlady It does seem that way but I like it because it's their own signature move. That's just good quality music & entertaining, I think. I love Rufus & Chaka Khan. I listen & look at youtube videos everyday to stay connected to good old school music & bands.

[@rodneytaylor609]

That's why when Hamish STUART gave her " What you gonna do for me," he knew He had a #1 hit. JUST like Atlantic Star "if your heart isn't in it"why do you hang(around).a number one hit"..☆☆■♤》♤》¡♡

[@dd317]

Those puppies sure are fighting to escape!! Gor gee us!!

[@Deebomofo]

this is a tight mix, brings me back to dat real fonk

[@bryonwilson8840]

Chaka is fine

[@lilcoco8973]

The O.G. twerker.....Badddasss CHAKA!$!❤❤❤

[@carmenthompson1905]

HAVE A GOOD TIME, YEAH! RAISE THE ROOF!

[@darrenyoung5172]

My favorite soul singer male or female!

[@MarqueeTee]

@BeccaTilley, Back in that era, due to union rules (ASCAP/BMI/FCC) and the likes, didn't allow LIVE performances (singing or playing of an instrument to be broadcast on television. It would cost the said production company extra fees that were very steep. To paraphrase reaction from some artist, "If you want to hear a lip synce, then buy/listen to record. A live performance is supposed to be LIVE...).

[@charlesfreeman5427]

Right and wrong. There were plenty of "LIVE performances" on Soul Train, Midnight Special, Don Kirshner's Rock Concert, In Concert, etc.

[@jackiecorreira8477]

I remember this on soul train when I was a kid

[@luvrofmusic4ever]

I would have walked a mile ...... i'm lying, i would have walked 2 miles..... through molten lava......whew!!

[@kurtadams3021]

Classic FUNK

[@B-free7]

Who in the hell said this party's over?have a good time😁😂

[@carmenthompson1905]

DANCE WITH ME!

[@daconqueror7777]

GOAT

[@andx4024]

everything here is good. did they play live?

[@aaronganga2600]

love the video editing

[@houseofdogzz5908]

Do you have a live version of Any Love?? I would love to see that one llive

[@kurtadams3021]

Chakaaaaaaa

[@ejonz1]

they still make great muszeik,it just does'nt get love on the airwaves...

[@art225music]

VOICES

[@MrKhari15]

I wish i could be there

[@EmpressElizabeth1920]

eddie jonz please recommend some artists. I don't listen to the radio, just playing my old jams thx

[@ejonz1]

i feel ya on that sistren...please check out SuSu Bobien,Charles Bradley,Dawn Tallman and Byron Stingly...i'll hit you up with more real soon. peaceness :)

[@MultiShan8]

I looked this up after watching American Soul

[@veegreene941]

❤️👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@TyjaluvsChaka]

Angela Jalil the lyric is “I refuse to be amused” not “Abused”!!! But that’s an interesting take though!!!

[@TUNKATOI]

Yes gawd

[@mykeonthemove]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MarqueeTee]

@BeccaTilley, due to union rules at he time ASCAP/BMI/ and the like etc, mostly all televised performances were lip synced or canned if you will, to illiminate finacial obligations of a said production company. during that period there have been a few artist who refused to perform under such conditions. Seems the attitude from performers was, "if you want a lip synced performance, then listen to the record. My live performance is just that, LIVE..." to paraphrase.

[@davekingpt]

A question on lip synching. I always assumed the artist was actually singing but the mike was off. Yes? I think I would get lost and not move my lips right if I didn't make a sound.

[@NDGOCHYLD]

Sometimes they do sing along with the track quietly or just mouth the words.

[@Popkorn274]

I was 7 and this was the first 45 record my mother ever purchased for me dance with me. After she bought it she ( mom ) and dad made me dance an guess what that's the day I could dance better than them. LoL

[@B-free7]

Chaka was before Prince and hotter than Prince

[@angelajalil804]

I refused to b abuse. Know I'm grown, understand dat line. I'm out. Peace

[@datdudedeonte9424]

It’s the bee 🐝 I know it

[@MarqueeTee]

@BeccaTilley , it's gotten a little better for artist today but not much. It's so political/business like. I don't know it you watch ABC's The View, but many times the host(s) cut off or warn a guest who may try to sing a lyric for fun ( a simple Happy Birthday, etc) because their production company would now have to pay a fee for that lyric being sung on TV. Wild isn't it lol? Since you are studying the music field, ask your professors about such union crap.

[@JAVIERVLADIMIR37]

damn she was kinda hot lol

[@breal9028]

javier vladimir Kinda?

[@SylentONE]

She was the TRUTH

[@derekrucker3992]

Kinda ??? She was and still is Fiiiiinnnne

[@msl5253]

"Kinda" Huh!? She's the Suns Core Hot here!

[@franklinaskew6995]

Aint no kinda...She Waasss....!!!!

[@MrSolarcoaster]

The Rolling Stones logo?🤔

[@JeffmChicago]

No. Rufus featuring Chaka Khan.

[@MrSolarcoaster]

@@JeffmChicago Thank you for posting. The rolling goofballs have ripped off every American artist, they made a career doing just that, so I thought they probably did this too.

[@JeffmChicago]

Rufus & Chaka toured with the Stones. They were the opening act back in 1974. I remember the Stones lip logo. I don't know if they had theirs before or after Rufus. Its on their 4th album cover. I believe it was released 1976. The Stones lip logo appeared when?

[@MrSolarcoaster]

@@JeffmChicago At the Knebworth Festival in 1976 the stage setup was that logo. The tongue extended out into the crowd from the stage and Lynyrd Skynyrd was told not to use the runway that was for the RS use only. Of course Ronnie and his band went out there anyway and were practically wiped out by a plane crash 1 year later.

[@JeffmChicago]

@@MrSolarcoaster well that is a sad story.

[@daftpheonix]

sooooooooo fine, i'm sorry she can STILL get the wood

[@SylentONE]

All day

[@Lyndalue4561]

Cardi B looks a lot like a young Chaka.

[@CreateYourBestVersion]

Cardi B true but keep in mind she has a lot of implants ... Chaka 100% real !

[@everycoLor_312]

..and that's where the comparison *STÖPS* !

[@tracydavis5253]

yeah do true can we say biopic

[@tracydavis5253]

she does and if they do a biopic they should send her to chaka school you hit the nail on the head with that one cardi does look like chaka khan and kelly rowlands of destiney child should play donner summer in a major motion picture

[@tracydavis5253]

+Tracy Davis i want to see a Gladys knight. and the pips bio pic Staring you ready for this BRANDY as GLAYDS knight ray jay as bubba and to other actors as the cousins

[@sweetapplepie70]

I love u Chaka wow gal u fine as wine 🍷